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Institution Profile

Universiti Malaya (UM)

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of Malaya (UM) was established on 8 October 1949 as a national institution of higher education to meet the needs of the Federation of Malaya and Singapore.

As the first tertiary education establishment in Malaysia, UM was modelled after the universities of the world with the concept of universality. UMís strength has been its broad range of disciplines from Arts to the Sciences which evolved over the decades. It takes pride in having produced many of the countryís prominent leaders. As it celebrated its centenary in 2005, affiliation with the UM name is now even more sought after by many would-be degree candidates, not only from Malaysia but also from other countries in the region.

In the highly competitive world of today, an important criterion for academic superiority is postgraduate training that features trans-discipline cutting-edge research and high quality programmes. UMís 21 faculties, academies, centres and institutes offer more than 100 masterís and doctoral programmes run by distinguished academicians who excel in their respective fields.

Admissions to most masterís degree programmes require a bachelorís degree in related fields. However, admissions to the Master of Business Administration, Master of Criminal Justice and Master of Information Technology are open to candidates with various academic backgrounds.

The Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS) is the graduate centre for UM. Since its inception in 1979, IGS has inspired to promote excellent multidisciplinary research and postgraduate training in order to meet the growing demands and development of the modern era. The number of postgraduate students has increased significantly over the years. There are currently over 9,000 students with about 2,500 international students from 80 countries.

ABOUT THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The University of Malaya offers more than 100 postgraduate
programmes at the masterís and doctoral levels.

There are 3 modes of study for the masterís programmes:

Masters by Coursework or Masters by Clinical Coursework

Masters by Research

Masters by Coursework & Research

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is offered in 2 modes:

by full research or

by coursework and research

(Note: The Medical and Dental Faculties offer courses through coursework
and clinical work.)

PROGRAMME DURATION

The length of time required for the completion of the programme
depends on the mode and type of programme, and on the progress
of the individual student. In general, the minimum and maximum
periods are as follows:

Part-Time/Full-Time
The University adopts a flexi-period of study. Hence, the programmes
are not classified as part-time and full-time. However, most
postgraduate programme classes are held in the evenings or during
weekends.

Academic Year
The academic year commences in July (Semester 1) for all
programmes and in December (Semester 2) for selected programmes.
Registration for programmes by coursework, and by coursework and
dissertation are held twice a year, i.e. the July and December intake.
Registration for programmes by full research is opened throughout
the year.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements

Programme

Requirement

Master

Coursework only Coursework and Dissertation

A bachelorís degree or its equivalent in the related field.

Dissertation only

A bachelorís degree (Hons) or its equivalent in the related field

PhD

A masterís degree or its equivalent in the related field.Applicants with a bachelorís degree (CGPA 3.7 and above) can apply directly to the PhD programme.

*International students are required to have at least a Band 6 for IELTS or a
score of 550 for TOEFL. UM offers a course leading to proficiency in Bahasa
Malaysia which international students are required to attend before the degree
can be conferred.

Conditions to GraduateFor Research Programmes only

All PhD candidates are required to:
- Attend and pass the Research Methodology Course;
- Present their research progress in at least 2 seminars and a
candidature defence; and
- Publish thesis research work in at least one refereed
publication.

All masterís by research students are required to:
- Attend and pass the Research Methodology Course;
- Present their research progress in a seminar and a candidature
defence; and
- Present paper on their research in at least one national/
international conference.

For International Students
UM offers a course leading to proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia which
international students are required to attend before the degree can
be conferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The following documents need to be sent to the Postgraduate
Admissions Section of IPS no later than 2 weeks after the online
application to prevent unnecessary delay in processing. The
University will not be able to process the application without the
required documents and processing fees.

A processing fee of USD50 through bank transfer to the following
account (cash is not accepted):Payee: Bursar, University of MalayaBank Address: CIMB Bank Berhad, University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAccount No.: 14400004005053SWIFT Code: CIBBMYKL

Please attach a copy of the telegraphic transfer slip above.

Four recent passport-size photographs with blue background.

Three certified copies of your passport - All stamped pages and
page with validity of passport.

Four copies of the BTK100 form (for international applicants from
Communist Independent States (CIS) or Peopleís Republic of
China).

Two certified copies of degree and/or professional qualifications.
Please provide English translations if the certificates are not in
Bahasa Malaysia or English.

Certified copies of academic transcripts. The transcripts should
include:
- Date of enrolment
- List of all subjects taken (with dates), and the grades obtained for each subject
- Interpretation or explanation of the grades, marks or scores
- Title of degree awarded and date of conferment

If the transcript is in a language other than Bahasa Malaysia or
English, please provide an official translation. If you are a recent
graduate and an official transcript is not yet available, please
provide details of your undergraduate or masterís examination
results.

A letter of guarantee from your sponsor (for those under
scholarships/sponsorships).

For Local Students

Two copies of the completed online application forms and a copy
of the cover letter.

A processing fee of RM30 (cash is not accepted).

Two recent passport-size photographs with blue background.

Two certified copies of your NRIC.

Two certified copies of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), degree and
professional qualifications. Please provide English translations if the certificates are not in Bahasa Malaysia or English.

Two certified copies of academic transcripts. The transcripts should include:
- Date of enrolment
- List of all subjects taken (with dates), and the grades obtained for each subject
- Interpretation or explanation of the grades marks or scores
- Title of degree awarded and date of conferment

If the transcript is in a language other than Bahasa Malaysia or
English, please provide an official translation. If you are a recent
graduate and an official transcript is not yet available, please
provide details of your undergraduate or masterís examination
results.

A letter of guarantee from your sponsor (for those under
scholarships/sponsorships).

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Facilities
UMís top-notch academic and non-academic facilities make learning
and working at the University more convenient, cheaper and safer
for everyone. Facilities like the University of Malaya Library with over
1.2 million holdings, the numerous delicious and economical food
courts available throughout the campus, and 24-hour campus and
residential college security make UM life so much easier and more
enjoyable.

At UM, there is a University House that provides rental rooms for the
college community, a restaurant and cafeteria, and a conference
hall. In addition, there are also IT and Multimedia centres, Koperasi
Kedai Buku UM Berhad, a university library, a post office, indoor
and outdoor recreational and sports facilities, a prayer room, an
auditorium, Dewan Tunku Canselor, Examination Building, etc.

Accommodation
There are 13 residential colleges available for students at UM and a
listing of off-campus residence can be found online. The University
understands just how important and difficult it can be to find the right
place to live, and weíre happy to help you find what youíre looking
for.

Centre For IT
Pusat Teknologi Maklumat (PTM) is the Centre for IT at UM which
provides the necessary infrastructure, services and resources for ICT
services in UM and its campuses. In addition to managing the Internet
and Intranet of the University and providing computing resources to
the various faculties, PTM ensures the security, integrity and reliability
of the systems used.

SCHOLARSHIPS/RESEARCH FUND /PAID PLACEMENTS

The University provides a limited number of awards under several
schemes such as Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leader Fellowship
Fund, the Fellowship Scheme, the Scholarship Scheme, the Tuanku
Pro-Chancellor Scholarship, the Zaíaba Research Scholarship, the
Postgraduate Loan Fund, as well as fee subsidies and exemptions.

THE INSTITUTIONíS INTERNATIONAL LINKS

Research-related collaboration with international agencies include:

National Institute of Health (USA): HIV-related studies in Malaysia

National Institute of Infectious Diseases (Japan): Genotyping of pathogens and emerging protozoans

Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute: Marine Science

International Antarctic Institute (Tasmania): Antarctic Studies

Research-related collaboration with universities include:

University College London: Computational Biosciences

Queens University Belfast: Ionic Liquids

University of Strathclyde: Drug Discovery Research

University of Cambridge: Haematological Malignancies

University of Stanford: HIV AIDS

University of Columbia: Poverty and Development Studies

University of Kyoto: Environmental Ethics, Engineering and Regulations